CALLED TO LEAD SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE 2005 DVDs To borrow any of the following DVDs, log on to http://www.rcav.org/and click on Diocesan Offices / Religious Education / Religious Education Library ANCIENT TEXTS AND MODERN READERS HOW DO WE BRIDGE THE GAP? (Seven Tips for Reading the Bible as a Catholic) Tim Gray will convey the skills needed to take a truly Catholic approach to reading the biblical narrative. Learn essential skills for navigating the sometimes puzzling and often foreign-sounding stories of the Bible; how the ancient writers understood the art of narrative and storytelling; and how to look for details that make the stories come alive. *6739*/DVD 05 1-3 BIBLE PHOBIA? OVERCOMING OBSTACLES IN LEADING SCRIPTURE STUDY Kristine Franklin Kristine will focus on difficulties that may be encountered when introducing and teaching a parish Scripture study, including: resistance from on high; student attitudes; dealing with those who hijack the discussion; questions that sidetrack; lack of prayer /support team; why it is important to assess students level; etc. *6746*/DVD 05 2-4 BUILDING A LIBRARY FOR BIBLE STUDY The task of building a Catholic library may seem overwhelming. What books should we buy? Should we start a collection or a just a selection of the best? What is the bare-bones collection every Catholic teacher or student should have? This workshop will provide you with practical information on how to set up your own library. Organizing that library will be covered in Tools and Tricks of the Trade. *6755*/DVD 05 3-5 BY WHAT AUTHORITY? AN EVANGELICAL DISCOVERS CATHOLIC TRADITION Mark Shea The authority of Sacred Tradition is the dividing line between Catholics and Protestants. Mark Shea, a former Evangelical Protestant, tells how he became convinced that Catholic Tradition and biblical revelation are two sides of the same coin. Hear what Mark discovered about the role of the Bible in the Catholic Church. *6738*/DVD 05 1-2 CALLED TO LEAD WELCOME Fr. Mitch Pacwa *6770*/DVD 05 5-4 CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Rosalind Moss Rosalind Moss, a Catholic convert from Judaism, will show how Jesus Christ the Jewish Messiah is the reality to which every Old Testament shadow pointed. See Christ as the theme of every Old Testament book, every Old Testament feast, and every Old Testament type and shadow. *6760*/DVD 05 4-2
COMPUTER TOOLS FOR STUDYING THE BIBLE Bible Study is greatly enhanced with the Catholic Bible software that is becoming available. Studies and searches are more powerful, more thorough, and more extensive than ever and done in a fraction of the time. This class will introduce you to the best software and demonstrate how to use it. *6753*/DVD 05 3-3 DARKENING THE LIGHT OF THE WORD: AN OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP Fr. Mitch Pacwa Modern biblical criticism has affected the way many Catholics view Scripture, especially with regard to its historical reliability and integrity. Discover how the modern historical-critical method of interpreting the Bible is rooted in skepticism, and learn what the Bible itself has to say on this issue. *6767*/DVD 05 5-2 DOING A MEDITATIVE WORD STUDY Sarah Christmyer Scripture is full of figurative and symbolic language. Learn to come to a deeper, heart-felt understanding of our faith through the meditative study of key words and concepts. Discover how this type of study can enrich your spiritual life and enliven your teaching. *6752*/DVD 05 3-2 FACILITATING A SMALL-GROUP STUDY This workshop provides practical skills to help you become a successful small-group study leader. The role of the small-group leader, leading without dominating, encouraging discussion, and keeping the topic on track are among issues discussed. *6743*/DVD 05 2-1 FIVE MYTHS ABOUT SEVEN BOOKS Mark Shea People don t talk much about the deuterocanonical books. Those who do fall into two groups: Catholics who may not know their Bibles very well and, therefore, don t know much about the books either, and Protestants who don t consider them Scripture. Mark will dispel some of the confusion about these seven inspiring (and inspired!) books. *6762*/DVD 05 4-4 GEOGRAPHY AND THE BIBLE Almost the entire Bible story takes place in Israel: on a stage just 50 miles wide by 150 miles long. In order to follow along with Scripture and gain a deeper understanding of its narrative, we must be acquainted with the geography in which its events occurred. In this enlightening talk, Jeff will show how the story of the Bible is tied to the Holy Land. *6764*/DVD 05 4-6 GOING FOR THE HEART: TEACHING FOR CONVERSION Curtis Martin How can we effectively pass on the Gospel to the TV Generation, people who long to be entertained? The key is found in the word conversion. Come hear how the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) effectively leads people to a deeper relationship with Christ by going for the heart. *6748*/DVD 05 2-6
HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE Steve will discuss methods of studying the Bible using St. John s gospel as a test case. He will show how to understand the spiritual as well as literal aspects of the book and how to interpret a book in light of the author s purpose, audience, culture, language, and within the context of the rest of Scripture and the life of the Church. *6751*/DVD 05 3-1 JESUS, THE MODEL TEACHER Most would agree that what Jesus said is critical to being a disciple. Through the use of practical examples from the Bible, will explain the teaching methodology Jesus used with his disciples and show you that learning how Jesus taught can make you a more effective teacher. *6747*/DVD 05 2-5 KEYS TO LEADING A BIBLE STUDY TIMELINE BIBLE STUDY I Some of the leading Catholic publishers of Bible study resources will present their Bible study programs and resources so you can more easily determine which programs will work for you and your parish. *6768*/DVD 05 5-5A KEYS TO LEADING A BIBLE STUDY TIMELINE BIBLE STUDY II Some of the leading Catholic publishers of Bible study resources will present their Bible study programs and resources so you can more easily determine which programs will work for you and your parish. *6769 /DVD 05 5-5B MAKING SENSE OUT OF SCRIPTURE: READING THE BIBLE AS THE FIRST CHRISTIANS DID Mark Shea Reading the Bible in a way that is as old as Scripture itself, this workshop takes you on a fly-over of the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation and invites us to explore the literal sense of Scripture and the three spiritual senses allegorical, moral, and anagogical. *6741*/DVD 05 1-5 MARKETING YOUR BIBLE STUDY Matthew Pinto Getting the word out about your Bible study need not be difficult. In this interactive session, you ll learn some of the most practical and effective marketing strategies used by groups around the country. Learn how to make the most of pulpit announcements, use inexpensive telemarketing solutions, even clever street signs to promote your local group. *6754*/DVD 05 3-4 MARY THE NEW EVE Rosalind Moss To fully understand Christ s redemptive work, you must go back to the beginning, to the Garden of Eden and the words of God to Adam and Eve foretelling the ultimate victory of the Woman and her Seed. Rosalind will trace the Messianic line from our first parents and show how Mary s fiat untied the knot of Eve s disobedience. *6761*/DVD 05 4-3
PANEL ONE: *BIBLE STUDY TROUBLE-SHOOTING ROUND-TABLE Sarah Christmyer,, Carol Locke, Kristine Franklin Have you had trouble starting a Bible study in your parish? You are not alone! Share your insights and learn from the experience of others at this Bible study troubleshooting round-table. *6750*/DVD 05 2-8 PANEL TWO: *TOUGH QUESTIONS - PANEL DISCUSSION,,, Fr. Mitch Pacwa All Bible study leaders have had to face the difficult questions: Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New? How do you reconcile the violence in the Old Testament with the existence of a loving God? Can we really trust the Bible? Ask our panel of theologians the tough questions that have been asked of you. *6758*/DVD 05 3-8 READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES: HOW TO INTERPRET BIBLICAL PROPHECY In this session, Ted Sri will examine various kinds of prophecy found in the Bible and offer some practical insights for interpretation. Learn how to interpret prophecy in its original historical context, how to weigh its significance in light of later passages of the Bible, and how the New Testament shows Christ and the Church as the ultimate fulfillment of all prophecy. *6759*/DVD 05 4-1 RESOURCES FOR BIBLE STUDY Sarah Christmyer and Matthew Pinto *6756*/DVD 05 3-6 SCRIPTURE AND THE NEW EVANGELIZATION *6771*/DVD 05 5-5 SCRIPTURE: THE HEART OF TRANSFORMING CATECHESIS In this workshop, you will learn principles to follow in incorporating Scripture into catechesis and you will discover how this can be done in a way that captures people s hearts and draws them into the exciting story of our salvation. *6744*/DVD 05 2-2 SPIRITUAL MULTIPLICATION Curtis Martin How does Jesus want us to reach the world with His gospel? How did his early followers turn the world upside down? Their strategy was one of spiritual multiplication an indispensable key to the future of fruitful Catholic catechesis and evangelization. This will transform how you view your evangelization efforts as a Bible study leader. *6749*/DVD 05 2-7 STARTING SMALL WITH PARISH BIBLE STUDY Kristine Franklin Based on personal experience, Kris Franklin will show how you can begin a small group study in your home or parish and how to use the experience as a launching-point for later outreach. Topics include whom to invite, asking for a commitment, choosing a reasonable level of study, and planning for expansion. *6745*/DVD 05 2-3
TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD: A CATHOLIC THEOLOGY OF DIVINE REVELATION, INSPIRATION AND INERRANCY Ted addresses challenging issues surrounding Catholic teachings on the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. Learn how the Catholic view avoids the extremes of fundamentalism on one hand and mistrust of the historical reliability of Scripture on the other. *6740*/DVD 05 1-4 THE DA VINCI CODE AND THE BIBLE: TOOLS FOR SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION The movie on The DaVinci Code is sure to take the misconceptions about the Catholic Church to a whole new level, or at least to a much larger audience. Ted Sri will take us on a guided tour of the myths and misconceptions about the Bible, Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and early Christianity found in the best-selling book. *6766*/DVD 05 5-1 THE HISTORICAL JESUS AND THE SECULAR MEDIA: ANSWERING COMMON QUESTIONS Most American Catholics have had their view of Jesus and the Bible formed more by the secular media that by the mind of the Church. This is especially true with the recent media fascination in the quest for the historical Jesus. This talk will provide practical strategies for articulating and combating the problems of the modern media approach. *6763*/DVD 05 4-5 TOOLS AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE Once you have set up a basic Catholic library, what do you do with your collection? In this interactive session, we will discuss the best ways to organize and use your books, software, magazines, and journals, and address questions such as: how to study; how to mark our books and Bibles; how to make the most of the books we have. This talk is a natural follow-up to Building a Library for Bible Study. *6757*/DVD 053-7 UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF THE ANCIENT TODAH Discover how the ancient Hebrew sacrifice of the Todah is the key to understanding the Jewish Passover, the Last Supper of Jesus & the Christian Eucharist. *6765*/DVD 05 4-7 WALK THROUGH SALVATION HISTORY (Part 1) Many people know the individual stories of the Bible but they cannot connect them to an overall plot. In this first of two talks, will walk through the basic storyline of salvation history from Creation through the Royal Kingdom and point out the major people and events as well as the themes that tie it together. The talk will be completed in Part 2. *6736*/DVD 05 1-1A
WALK THROUGH SALVATION HISTORY (Part 2) Jeff picks up where he left off in Walk Through Salvation History Part 1 to complete his overview of the basic story told in the Bible. *6737*/DVD 05 1-1B WHERE WE GOT THE BIBLE Fr. Mitch Pacwa Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the bishops of the late fourth century determined the biblical canon that is, the list of inspired books for which the Christian world has been indebted ever since to the Catholic Church. Come hear the fascinating story of how the Bible was collected, canonized, and preserved by the Church. *6742*/DVD 05 1-6